Media Release

Hawaiʻi Island police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 48-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing.

Brian Paul Andrade is described as about 5-foot-9 tall, 130-140 pounds with a tan complexion, brown eyes, a mustache and graying brown hair. He was last seen Tuesday evening (January 1) in Keaukaha. He was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweat shirt, blue jeans and slippers.

He may have a condition that requires medical treatment.

Police ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts contact Detective Ernest Matsumoto at 961-2379 or ematsumoto@co.hawaii.hi.us.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.